Mattress Shipping Cost from Columbus, Ohio to San Diego, California

Shipping a mattress is expensive, often costing $150 to over $400 for ground shipping depending on carrier, distance, and weight, with major carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS charging hefty oversized fees (e.g., $100+ for USPS/FedEx) for large items, while specialized freight or White Glove services can run $1,000+ for door-to-door care, making it sometimes cheaper to replace it, notes Easyship, TSI Shipping, purple.com, PlushBeds, ClickPost.

Shipping from Ohio to California typically takes 3 to 5 business days for standard ground services (UPS, FedEx, USPS), depending on the carrier, specific locations, and service level, with faster options available (like 2-3 day Priority Mail or express services) and freight often taking 3-4 days for LTL. The exact time depends on your chosen carrier, service (ground vs. express), package size/weight, and origin/destination zip codes.

The cheapest way to ship a mattress is UPS Ground, which costs ~$130 for short distances (~130 miles) and ~$210 for cross-country shipping. The fastest way to ship a mattress is UPS Next Day Air Early or FedEx First Overnight, with delivery by the next morning for $392-1,520 depending on distance.